Counterfeiting Ring Exposed by Captain Dickson Tale
Captain Dickson recounts a major counterfeiting plot linked to a bank president cashier and teller. An empty champagne case reveals the workshop in the banker's residence where molds and counterfeit coins were produced. Gardener turned informant and three society men plus a night watchman are convicted. about $28,000 seized.
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Japt. Dickson
Micawber
Saunders
McGrath
Murphy
Powell
Mason
Tarley
Frisco
A “Zhaomang
Great Britain
Pine compound cold remedy with whiskey and glycerine
A historical recipe describes mixing a half ounce of Concentrated pine compound with two ounces of glycerine and a half pint of whiskey. Doses are a teaspoon to a tablespoon four times daily with shaking. Drugstores supply the ingredients and it can be made at home.
Laughter in the Court and a Plasterer’s Prison Tale
An old plasterer testifies for the plaintiff while the defense bullies him. When asked about prison time he says he spent an afternoon in the first spell and an hour in the second. The joke centers on whitewashing a cell for a cheated client’s lawyer.
Bar None Rules Highlight Prohibition State Policy
A prohibition era rule stands out as the decisive standard in state policy. Authorities emphasize that the rule, described as bar none, governs enforcement and penalties across jurisdictions.
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